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LMFT California
Mindfulness-based care
Practical skill building
About Cynthia
Cynthia Cunningham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 27 years of experience. She draws on her own long recovery from addiction and codependency to offer practical, down-to-earth support. Cynthia speaks plainly and focuses on helping people make real changes in their daily lives.
She helps people who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and overwhelming stress. Cynthia also addresses relationship concerns like intimacy, commitment, communication, and issues tied to family life. Her work includes challenges with self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and attention-related difficulties such as ADHD.
Cynthia blends several approaches to meet individual needs. She uses Mindfulness Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns and build new habits. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about connection and boundaries.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Cynthia teaches skills like saying no kindly, coping with panic or depression, and steps to stop loving someone who does not return love. She emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time. The person in therapy stays in charge of the goals and pace.
Clients can expect a compassionate, experienced companion through difficult changes. Cynthia invites people to start with one step and keep moving forward toward a more manageable, balanced life.
How Cynthia Uses Mindfulness, ACT, and Attachment Work Online
Many of Cynthia's methods translate well to online or remote work. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without reacting, which can ease anxiety and reduce reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them, which helps with stress, depression, and addictive patterns. Attachment-Based ideas look at patterns of connection and boundary setting to improve relationships and intimacy.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cynthia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try approaches that match the client's needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you prefer online options, check the therapist's current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, offer shorter check-ins when time is tight, or allow conversations without the need to travel. Cynthia aims to help people practice skills in the situations they actually live in, so remote sessions can support real-life change.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cynthia commonly address?
She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with eating or sleeping.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on small steps, skill teaching, and using mindfulness and behavioral tools to change daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and brings personal recovery experience to her work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently working with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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